Staff Software Engineer – DevX
We're looking for an accomplished Staff Software Engineer (DevX) to drive the development of tools and platforms that enhance our developers’ experience. In this role, you'll build and integrate software solutions that streamline coding, testing, and deployment processes, making our engineering teams more effective and efficient. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to identify workflow bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions, acting as a technical leader in shaping our internal development ecosystem. Reporting to the DevX Manager (Observability & DevX), you'll also mentor other engineers and uphold best practices in code quality, automation, and performance.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop internal software tools, services, and frameworks that improve the developer experience (e.g. custom CLI tools, development environment enhancements, test automation frameworks).
- Work with engineering teams to gather requirements and feedback for developer tools, then iterate on solutions to ensure they address real-world needs.
- Improve and maintain our CI/CD pipeline code and infrastructure, ensuring build and deployment processes are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
- Contribute to the architecture of our developer platform by evaluating new technologies and integrating open-source solutions to enhance productivity.
- Mentor and guide other software engineers in using DevX tools and adopting best practices for efficient software delivery.
- Ensure all DevX solutions are well-documented, maintainable, and secure; actively participate in code reviews and design discussions to uphold high standards.
- Partner with engineering teams to define and enforce AI standards within the developer ecosystem, ensuring consistent, scalable, and secure adoption of AI-driven solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 7–10 years' experience in Software Engineering or DevOps roles, with a focus on building developer tooling or platforms.
- Expert programming skills in one or more languages (such as Python, Java, Go, or C#), with the ability to write clean, maintainable code for internal tools and services.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and build/release processes, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices (version control, code reviews, automated testing) and experience integrating these into automated workflows.
- Proficiency with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP) to support on-demand development and testing environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks that improve developer productivity.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, with experience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects to successful outcomes.
Preferred (Not Essential)
- Contributions to open-source developer tools or active involvement in the developer community.
- Experience with developer experience platforms or tools (e.g. Backstage, Atlassian suite) is a plus.
If you're a “developer’s developer” who loves creating tools that make engineering teams happier and more productive, we'd love to have you on board. Apply today and help us build a top-notch development ecosystem at Cision!
Please note that this position is only available to candidates who are currently residing in Bulgaria. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants outside of the country.
As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations around the world connect with customers and stakeholders to drive results. By leveraging PR Newswire’s vast influencer network, comprehensive monitoring and analytics, and our Brandwatch and Falcon.io social platforms, we offer an unparalleled suite of solutions for modern communicators. Cision’s team operates in 24 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Discover more at cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.
Skills Required
- 7–10 years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, focused on developer tooling or platforms.
- Expert programming skills in one or more of Python, Java, Go, or C#.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and build/release processes.
- Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, and automated testing.
- Experience with containerization and cloud infrastructure, including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.
- Currently residing in Bulgaria.
- Contributions to open-source developer tools or active involvement in the developer community.
- Experience with developer experience platforms or tools such as Backstage or the Atlassian suite.
Cision Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cision and has not been reviewed or approved by Cision.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and paid holidays, including days like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, are highlighted alongside flexible or unlimited PTO and volunteer time. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave and schedule flexibility meaningfully supports work–life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered with FSA/HSA options, plus an EAP and dedicated mental‑health resources such as Headspace. Feedback suggests these health and wellbeing elements are a solid part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available at date of hire with traditional and Roth options administered via Fidelity, with employer matching and vesting described in plan materials. Feedback suggests this provides mainstream retirement support even if not described as market‑leading.
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What We Do
Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision’s software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision has over 4,800 employees with offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
